Africa!

Lots and lots of African stuff out there of course, styles vary enormously (and so does some of the quality). I have a big collection so I'll just pick out a few sub-saharan treats from Tanzania/Zimbabwe and S Africa;

Remee Ongala-'Songs For The Poor Man'.

Oliver Mutukudzi-'Paivepo'

Thomas Mapfumo-'Vital Hits of Zimbabwe' or 'Shumba' if hard to find.

Bhundu Boys- 'Muchiyedza'

Nigeria 70 - The Definitive Story Of 1970's Funky Lagos is great if you like afrofunk.

thanks guys.

The Indestructable Beat of Soweto. This hadn't been on my radar scope in a long, long time. I dusted it off last night and thoroughly enjoyed it- will be giving it a few more spins.
Thanks Nick!

Hockman - I was blown away reading Fela Kuti's biography. What a legacy this man lived. Any suggestions from his catalogue? I'm looking for something with more succinct jazz-funk songs versus long jam sessions.

I know that this topic is about South/West African indiginoous music but I just want to make mentiion of Herbie Hancock's Gershwin's World and how this great album illustrates for us that there are really no hard musical borders, especially when you consider the very close connection between African and Jazz music. There is some really wonderful African drumming on this album not to mention all the great guest artists, songs and arrangements.

Regards, Max

Glad to be of service Max!

Interesting point on the Africa/Jazz connection. I'll have to check out the Herbie Hancock. Have you heard Coltrane's 'Africa Brass'?

cheers Nick

Thanks to all for your recommendations.

Regards, Max